CBS renews The Young AND The Restless for three seasons (through 2013-2014)

CBS’s The Young AND The Restless, television’s #1 Daytime Drama, has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season.

“The Young AND The Restless has been the #1 daytime drama on television for more than two decades, as well as an enduring symbol of CBS’s success in the daypart,” said Barbara Bloom, Senior Vice President, Daytime, CBS. “Our audience’s beloved characters in Genoa City will continue to flourish under the leadership of Head Writer and Executive Producer Maria Bell and the wonderful storytelling ahead.”

The full press release follows after the jump.

CBS RENEWS “The Young AND The Restless” FOR THREE MORE YEARS

Show Has Been #1 Daytime Drama for Nearly 22 Years

CBS’s The Young AND The Restless, television’s #1 Daytime Drama, has been renewed through the 2013-2014 season.

“The Young AND The Restless has been the #1 daytime drama on television for more than two decades, as well as an enduring symbol of CBS’s success in the daypart,” said Barbara Bloom, Senior Vice President, Daytime, CBS. “Our audience’s beloved characters in Genoa City will continue to flourish under the leadership of Head Writer and Executive Producer Maria Bell and the wonderful storytelling ahead.”

This season, The Young AND The Restless is first among daytime dramas in viewers (5.15m), women 18-49 (1.7/11) and women 25-54 (2.3/14).

The Young AND The Restless has been the #1-rated daytime drama for nearly 22 years. The show is broadcast weekdays(12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television.